Helicopter Avionics Technician

D.O.M. magazine; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) match up to $7k

Tuition reimbursement

Catered meals

Cookouts

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Avionics Technician for a contract-to-hire role based in Mount Pleasant, PA. You will fabricate, install, and troubleshoot avionics and electrical systems on helicopters and aircraft, read wiring diagrams, and assist with interior disassembly/assembly for installations and repairs.

The position involves light sheet metal fabrication, wiring harness work, antenna/coax installations, and OHM/power checks. On-site in a large hangar with a 45-person team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of avionics experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Proficiency in soldering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install basic avionics and electrical systems.
• Assist with complex installation tasks.
• Disassemble and reassemble aircraft interiors for avionics installation or repairs.
• Complete light sheet metal fabrications.
• Assist with wiring harness maps or mock-ups.
• Complete wiring harness fabrication and installation.
• Perform antenna and coax installations.
• Conduct OHM, power, and ground checks.
• Terminate wires as necessary.
• Experience with avionics systems and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in avionics installation for helicopters.
• Light sheet metal fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams.

Skills

Avionics installation

Electrical systems

Blueprints & wiring diagrams reading

Soldering techniques

OHM and power checks

Education

Job description

Helicopter Avionics Technician (Part 145 Repair Station)Negotiable Pay Rate Based On Hands on Aircraft Avionics Experience.Job DescriptionAs an Avionics Technician, you will be responsible for fabricating and installing basic avionics and electrical systems. You will assist with more complex installation tasks and disassemble and reassemble aircraft interiors as needed to facilitate avionics installations or repairs. Additionally, you will complete light sheet metal fabrications, wiring harness fabrications, and installations, antenna and coax installations, as well as OHM and power checks.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install basic avionics and electrical systems.
• Assist with complex installation tasks.
• Disassemble and reassemble aircraft interiors for avionics installation or repairs.
• Complete light sheet metal fabrications.
• Assist with wiring harness maps or mock-ups.
• Complete wiring harness fabrication and installation.
• Perform antenna and coax installations.
• Conduct OHM, power, and ground checks.
• Terminate wires as necessary.
• Experience with avionics systems and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in avionics installation for helicopters.
• Light sheet metal fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of electrical components and soldering techniques.

Additional Skills Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with avionics.

Why Work Here?

Employees are offered comprehensive benefits including 85 health insurance coverage, 100 vision, dental, and short-term disability insurance, and $50k life insurance. There is a 75 401k match up to $7k, and tuition reimbursement is available. Enjoy quarterly catered meals and cookouts as part of a supportive and engaging work culture.

Work Environment

Work in a large hangar environment with a team of 45 employees. The role involves working on Bell helicopters and Airbus aircraft, ensuring a dynamic and varied work experience.

Job Type Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $37.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life AD D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Pleasant,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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